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The Mind of the Married Man

The Mind of the Married Man

★ 8.2/10•2001•30m•TV-MA•Drama•Comedy
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The Mind of the Married Man is a television series that ran on the HBO network for two seasons consisting of twenty episodes between September 2001 and November 2002. The story attempts to focus on the challenges of modern-day married life from a male perspective. The show drew mixed reviews from critics, but was popular with a loyal audience. After creator/star Mike Binder went on to find success with the 2005 theatrical film The Upside of Anger there was talk of bringing back a third season which Binder had already written. The third season never materialized and as yet only the first season has been released on DVD. The theme song was the title song of the musical I Love My Wife, written by Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 23, 2001

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE130m

Pilot

A married Chicago newspaper reporter struggles with sexual temptation when he hires a beautiful assistant.

Sep 23, 2001

Episode 2 - The Secret of the UniverseE230m

The Secret of the Universe

Micky's not pleased when Donna asks Missy out to lunch. Doug offers Micky self-help marriage videotapes and shares his well-guarded secrets of the universe.

Sep 29, 2001

Episode 3 - The God of MarriageE330m

The God of Marriage

Micky gets upset with Donna over a Three Stooges joke; Jake ends his affair with Ilene; Doug tries to limit his wife's spending; and Jake takes Micky to a massage parlor.

Oct 7, 2001

Episode 4 - Time On The LakeE430m

Time On The Lake

While Micky and Donna search for a hobby, the guys enlist Jake to find out whether a man has become bored with his beautiful wife.

Oct 14, 2001

Episode 5 - Anywhere, AnytimeE530m

Anywhere, Anytime

Donna gives Micky a pager, known as the ""electronic tether."" Meanwhile, Jake's jilted girlfriend threatens to talk to his wife about their affair.

Oct 21, 2001

Episode 6 - Wonderful NewsE630m

Wonderful News

Donna discovers that she might be pregnant. Meanwhile, Doug's visiting mother-in-law affects his sex life.

Oct 28, 2001

Episode 7 - Just Thinking of YouE730m

Just Thinking of You

Mikey and Donna start to remodel their kitchen—and their marriage. The prostitute Jake sees retires. And work forces Doug to skip Carol's birthday celebration.

Nov 4, 2001

Episode 8 - When We Were NiceE830m

When We Were Nice

Increased tension in the Barnes household forces Micky to re-evaluate his feelings toward his assistant; Doug's back problems remind him of the good old days.

Nov 11, 2001

Episode 9 - Lay Down DancingE930m

Lay Down Dancing

Micky sees a problem when Jake begins to flirt with Missy, but an impulsive solution only deepens his guilt.

Nov 18, 2001

Episode 10 - Cold Splash of TruthE1030m

Cold Splash of Truth

Micky considers telling Donna about his extramarital excursion. Despite Doug's wishes, Carol returns to her career.

Nov 25, 2001

Actors

Mike Binder

Mike Binder

Micky Barnes

Sonya Walger

Sonya Walger

Donna Barnes

Jake Weber

Jake Weber

Jake Berman

Taylor Nichols

Taylor Nichols

Doug Nelson

Ivana Miličević

Ivana Miličević

Missy

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